Saddleback College Stadium Improvements Project

The Saddleback College Stadium Improvements Project, identified as Bid 15049-2026 and Contract DSFP-CUPCA5-15049-2026, involves comprehensive interior and exterior upgrades to the stadium located in Mission Viejo, California. The scope of work includes the installation of under-bleacher screening, lighting, and fencing at ticket booth locations, as well as the replacement of safety netting and addition of protective padding at Thrower's Park. Infrastructure improvements feature the addition of potable water hose bibs in visitor bleachers, new landscaping and irrigation using reclaimed water, and access controls for the Emergency Vehicle Access Road. Interior enhancements include motorized projection screens in team rooms, carpeting for officials' rooms, press box window conversions, and the integration of audiovisual components for the scoreboard and field audio systems. The contract is administered by the South Orange County Community College District and is governed by the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. The project has a preliminary cost estimate of 750,000 dollars and a performance period of 120 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Award is based on the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Required security includes a bid bond for 10 percent of the bid amount, as well as performance and labor and materials payment bonds. Contractors must adhere to strict compliance standards, including drug-free and smoke-free workplace certifications, non-collusion declarations, and recycled content certifications. Payment terms are net 30 days upon acceptance of work, with a total of 70,000 dollars allocated for specific allowances regarding underground conditions, as-build conflicts, and technology improvements.